Frankfurt – Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP announced today that private equity and infrastructure M&A lawyer, Frederik Muehl, has joined the firm as a partner in Frankfurt.  

In addition to representing private equity sponsors in buy-out and growth transactions, Muehl specialises in national and cross-border corporate transactions for infrastructure investors.

Muehl’s addition reflects continued growth and investment in the firm’s global infrastructure and energy capabilities, following the hiring of Band 1 partners Jessamy Gallagher and Stuart Rowson in London and the high-profile Band 1 team led by partners Robert Freedman and Gregory Tan that joined Paul Hastings in New York last year. 

Muehl will also strengthen Paul Hastings’ premier European private equity practice across London, Paris and Frankfurt.

“I have been impressed by Paul Hastings’ momentum and clear growth strategy for its private equity and infrastructure practices,” said Muehl. “I look forward to joining my new colleagues in Europe and globally as we continue to build a top of the market practice that is completely focused on providing financial investors with high-end transactional advice.”

Recognised in JUVE and Legal 500, Muehl is listed as a “highly regarded” practitioner in IFLR1000. He joins from Clifford Chance.

Paul Hastings continues to be a destination for elite lateral talent. The firm recently announced the addition of a three-partner finance team in New York, and the hire of preeminent investment funds lawyer, John Budetti, along with a diverse full-service team of partners covering funds, private capital transactions, tax, and regulatory matters. Other key additions over the last year include an elite band one finance team led by partners Ross Anderson and Mo Nurmohamed, high-yield finance partner Patrick Bright, and structured credit partner Jason Brooks.

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